Right from his first notes with the supergroup Return to Forever in the early 1970s, Al Di Meola established a reputation as one of the world’s finest guitarists. His unmatched, lightning-fast playing and keen ear for a catchy melody made him a favorite among fans and connoisseurs alike. Di Meola booked his greatest success when he swapped electric guitar for acoustic, forming a super trio with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia. That virtuoso collaboration resulted in Friday Night In San Francisco (1981), some say the most influential acoustic guitar record ever. And it’s just one of a seemingly inexhaustible string of highlights. On the dozens of albums he has released, Di Meola has played many styles; from jazz, rock, fusion and Latin to Beatles covers and traditional South American music. For the past four years, he’s been working on the new album Twentyfour, which should be released around the time of his performance at the festival.
